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2020 FORD Transit

Van • BUS • 3 inspections • 10 recalls • 50 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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10 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (3 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
3
Carriers
1
Open recalls
10
Complaints
50

Vehicle identity

VIN
1FBAX2C81LKA23913
Model Year
2020
Make
FORD
Model
Transit
Trim
Medium Roof
Series
350
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WMI
1FB

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
3.5L V6 Cyclone
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Cylinders
6
Displacement
3.5 L
Horsepower
275
Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Drive Type
RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)
Body Class
Van
Vehicle Type
BUS
Wheel Base
148

Manufacturing

Plant City
KANSAS CITY
Plant State
MISSOURI
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Hydraulic

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (4)
Note
GVWR: 9250 lbs
Seat Belts All
Manual
Air Bag Loc Side
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Plates observed

HI · 972TXA

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1FBAX2C80LKA23644 1FBAX2C80LKB63743 1FBAX2C81LKA03886 1FBAX2C81LKA15326 1FBAX2C81LKA23653 1FBAX2C81LKA23880 1FBAX2C81LKA31493 1FBAX2C81LKA43725

Roadside inspections (3)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86123745 Oct 21, 2025 A-1 AUTO SALES LLC 0
85798902 Sep 16, 2025 A-1 AUTO SALES LLC 3
85110718 Jul 1, 2025 A-1 AUTO SALES LLC 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (10)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
25V876000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
25V442000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
23V598000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
23V499000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
21V978000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
21V631000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
20V575000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
20V415000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
20V250000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
20V222000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Complaints for this make/model/year (50)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
2217605 SERVICE BRAKES
2216542 SERVICE BRAKES
2216543 POWER TRAIN
2204770 POWER TRAIN
2166037 POWER TRAIN
2166038 STEERING
2166039 SUSPENSION
2133788 POWER TRAIN
2129414 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2107106 BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
2102990 SERVICE BRAKES
2102991 POWER TRAIN
2100733 POWER TRAIN
2092433 POWER TRAIN
2087771 POWER TRAIN
2086286 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2077638 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2076403 POWER TRAIN
2069898 POWER TRAIN
2047695 AIR BAGS
2047696 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2045448 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2043045 TIRES
2042001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2030509 STEERING
2030510 POWER TRAIN
2030511 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2027607 STRUCTURE
2008225 WHEELS
2001041 SERVICE BRAKES
2000910 SERVICE BRAKES
1994117 BACK OVER PREVENTION
1987511 BACK OVER PREVENTION
1963636 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1963637 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1960396 VISIBILITY/WIPER
1939343 TIRES
1931801 WHEELS
1931802 TIRES
1919967 POWER TRAIN
1909689 SEATS
1898990 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1898992 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1898993 ENGINE
1896060 SEATS
1896062 SEATS
1896065 SEATS
1896066 SEATS
1896067 SEATS
1896075 SEATS

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 3 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on Jul 1, 2025. Most recent inspection: Oct 21, 2025 by A-1 AUTO SALES LLC. 4 total violations cited.

Date Carrier Violations
Oct 21, 2025 A-1 AUTO SALES LLC 0
Sep 16, 2025 A-1 AUTO SALES LLC 3
Jul 1, 2025 A-1 AUTO SALES LLC 1

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 3 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 9 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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NHTSA

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